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Whether you are planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart or go the alternate route of Singles Day (China) or Friend’s Day (Finland), celebrations are in order during this time of the year and we all want to be prepared. While chocolates and small gifts are a still a good idea, nothing says ‘I love you’ more than well-chosen greeting card. Over 1 billion cards are exchanged every year in US alone. If you are a history buff with a penchant for romantic twists, you might already know that the habit of writing and sending cards goes back to Roman times and is tied to the name of Bishop Valentine, a priest who went against orders given by Emperor Claudius II not to perform weddings during wartime. For this, Valentine was imprisoned and executed. From prison, he wrote to his jailer’s daughter, Julia, and signed his notes “from Valentine”.

This year, inspired by Valentine’s story, you might want to mix and match by creating and sending your own personalized note cards along with your ready-made greeting cards. Share them all with your loved ones – sweetheart, family, friends or favorite teacher. An interesting fact is that over nine million people buy gifts for their pets on Valentine’s Day. They are the only ones who do not need a greeting card.

If you think you’re not good at making art, remember that there is beauty and elegance in simplicity so why not give it a try? For example, we recommend using our good quality, champagne themed note cards and envelopes to send as a handwritten invitation for a romantic dinner or night out. If you feel like saying more, our rose themed design paper would be a great backdrop for a poem or love letter.

Make sure to come back for our next Valentine’s Day blog post as we plan on thoroughly discussing chocolates and how it can take you one step closer to happiness.

Printable blank cards can be an asset when it comes to saving time and money for a party or event. By printing your own greeting cards, note cards, thank you cards, RSVP cards and much more you can keep your wallet full and also customize the stationery for your event however you like. Blank cards are available in a large number of sizes, colors, and formats and work well for casual, formal, and professional events.

Printable blank cards are inexpensive and easy to find in physical stores as well as online. Blank greeting cards are typically sold in a 5.5”x8.5” size folded, but they may come several varieties of finishes, such as matte and glossy. You can save a lot of money by purchasing blank greeting cards in bulk quantities, which often come with envelopes included. Blank note cards are also foldable but usually found smaller than greeting cards in a size such as 4.25”x6.25”; they work excellently as thank you cards or as mini invitations. Post cards are flat cards that come in a wide color variety and can be used for all types of cards. If you’re feeling creative, blank business cards (often sold in perforated 8.5”x11” sheets) are a not only a great material for making custom business cards, but they are also perfect for name or gift tags.

Even if you’re new to using printable blank cards, making your own printable stationery can be a simple and fast task with the right design tools. For example, using a downloadable card template will help to ease the process of designing a blank card from scratch and also offers an inexpensive solution compared to using greeting card software. Downloadable templates will vary in structure depending on the source website. MS Word templates, for example, typically feature text boxes so you can write in your text and guidelines to help print a specific type of card correctly. Online stationery retailers are some great sources for free templates; for your security, make sure you download from a source that you trust.

In addition to templates, you may also find design programs online that offer in-depth tools to create designs for printable blank cards. Card-making programs come in all shapes and sizes, so it is important to research your options to determine which programs offer the best value for stationery needs and your money. The iClicknPrint Design Center is one example of web-based design program that is free to Geographics.com customers. With iClicknPrint, you can create your own templates or use pre-made layouts for all types of cards, including 2UP and 4UP cards with include two and four cards per sheet, respectively. Furthermore, you can add decorative touches such as clip art, shapes and lines, suggested wording and other additions to make fast, creative cards for any occasion.

With technology being what it is these days, many people are intrigued to learn how to create cards using their own computers. In addition to giving your loved ones a meaningful gift, you will save time and have a lot of fun creating cards from home. At Geographics.com, you can find some great printable greeting cards to design and print cards yourself instead of spending lots of time and money looking for cards in department stores. Don’t go through the hassle writing out cards by hand when you can try something new—check out Geographics.com for a versatile stock of printable cards and envelopes!

There is no shortage of methods you can use to create cards that will be attractive and meaningful to your friends and family. Geographics.com offers a wide selection of free greeting card templates, organized by holiday and by theme, to help you design your cards—these templates utilize Microsoft Word and are a breeze to work with. Using a simple design software to create your cards is also worth considering because it is an in-depth and highly convenient method. Click n’ Print, a free online design program from Geographics.com, is easy-to-use and thorough at the same time. You can use a variety of design tools so your cards come out a top-notch, professional quality. With Click n’ Print, you can create your own card templates and insert text boxes, suggested wording, clipart, and even your own images or clipart. Trying out various fonts, colors, and layouts before you print your cards will give you a chance to make sure that your cards look exactly how you want them to look. Once you’ve finalized the details, you’ll be all set to print!

Learning how to create cards on your own is an exciting activity, but before you purchase any type of card paper, be sure to check whether or not it is compatible with your printer. Geographics.com’s blank cards and formal cards are all printable come in a variety of sizes and several finishes, such as matte and high gloss. Although most Geographics.com printable cards will suit handwriting and inkjet printers, some may be better suited to laser printers. Just to be safe, check the product details of a card paper you are interested in before you purchase it—all Geographics card products state which type of printer(s) they will work best with.

Once you create cards by yourself, you’ll never want to settle for store-bought cards again. Get started with Geographics.com—we offer a free gift of 25 blank greeting cards with any purchase over $75!